Sarkari Yojana
Scheme of Internship of Students to DRDO Labs/Estts for Project Training
About Scheme of Internship of Students to DRDO Labs/Estts for Project Training
Launched by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under the Ministry of Defence, this internship scheme gives prospective graduate and postgraduate students in Engineering and General Sciences a chance to experience DRDO’s research and development work first-hand, across cutting-edge technology areas relevant to national defence.
Scheme Overview
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Scheme Details
Eligibility Requirements
To qualify for Scheme of Internship of Students to DRDO Labs/Estts for Project Training, applicants must satisfy the following conditions:
Students pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in…
Students pursuing an undergraduate or postgraduate degree in Engineering or General Sciences are eligible.
Interns are given access only to the UNCLASSIFIED…
Interns are given access only to the UNCLASSIFIED areas of DRDO Labs/Establishments. Note 1: This scheme does not fall under the Apprentices Act, 1961. Note 2: DRDO is not obliged to offer employment to any student after their training ends.
Benefits Provided
Scheme of Internship of Students to DRDO Labs/Estts for Project Training provides the following benefits to eligible applicants:
Interns receive training in areas relevant to DRDO's…
Interns receive training in areas relevant to DRDO's work.
They get the opportunity to be associated with…
They get the opportunity to be associated with ongoing projects.
Note: DRDO bears no liability for compensation should a student suffer personal injury from an accident during their attachment to a DRDO Lab/Establishment.
Duration of Training:
Training typically runs for anywhere between 4 weeks and 6 months.
Note: The actual duration depends on the type of course and is left to the Lab Director's discretion.
Documents Required
Applicants should keep the following documents ready before starting the application:
Proof of identity -- (Aadhaar Card, College ID,…
Proof of identity -- (Aadhaar Card, College ID, etc.)
A passport-size photograph
A passport-size photograph
Academic certificates -- copies of mark sheets or…
Academic certificates -- copies of mark sheets or transcripts from the most recently completed semester
A Statement of Purpose (SOP) briefly outlining areas…
A Statement of Purpose (SOP) briefly outlining areas of interest
A signed declaration confirming compliance with DRDO rules…
A signed declaration confirming compliance with DRDO rules and accepting the liability disclaimer
Any other document that may be required
Any other document that may be required
How to Apply
Offline Application
Applicants can apply for Scheme of Internship of Students to DRDO Labs/Estts for Project Training through the offline application process outlined below.
Application Process
Interested students apply through their institute or college by writing directly to the DRDO laboratory or establishment that matches their academic discipline.
Admission to the internship depends on vacancy availability at the lab and the Lab Director's approval.
Note: Students should identify the appropriate lab based on their subject discipline and apply directly to that lab rather than to DRDO Headquarters.
Official Application & Website
Verify the latest eligibility, dates and instructions before applying.